Someone is offering me a used HP touchpad with no charger for $20. Is it worth buying? Im not planning to do much with it. I want it for when I go away to have some basic internet and email access without the need to carry a laptop with me. I read android 9 was recently installed on it with some functionality missing.

Trouble with iPad 2 is that Apple intentionally slowed them down and has a habit of making apps obsolete or just simply no longer available for older versions. If you tried to register the device, you'd lose any apps already downloaded. I have one of them at home for a backup machine, but it still has all the old compatible apps that you can no longer get because Apple removed them from the App Store.

The problem is that if you get a really old version of any tablet, it's going to be a PITA to use and you'll get frustrated. I know you're trying to save money, but something you do not use is a complete waste of money. A newer Fire will be usable and not frustrate you to death.

My tablet of choice is an iPad. Works great, sturdy, easy interface. YMMV

Trouble with iPad 2 is that Apple intentionally slowed them down and has a habit of making apps obsolete or just simply no longer available for older versions. If you tried to register the device, you'd lose any apps already downloaded. I have one of them at home for a backup machine, but it still has all the old compatible apps that you can no longer get because Apple removed them from the App Store.

The problem is that if you get a really old version of any tablet, it's going to be a PITA to use and you'll get frustrated. I know you're trying to save money, but something you do not use is a complete waste of money. A newer Fire will be usable and not frustrate you to death.

My tablet of choice is an iPad. Works great, sturdy, easy interface. YMMV

Thanks. I forgot about apps not working on older models. What do you think about a surface pro 3? Ive seen some deals for around $100 with the keyboard and case

Thanks. Im trying too much to get something good for cheap and it brings more risks. I have a few months before I need it to hope the price goes down. I missed the $18 kindle amazon warehouse deal by a few hours

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